I have lots of instruments - but Telecasters are my desert island guitar. You can tackle any style of music with a Tele. Pictured is my ‘06 Am. Standard blackguard, with Peter Florance Nocaster pickups - a fabulous set of pickups no longer in production. Sweet.

My latest addition..

‘02 McCarty Goldtop a/k/a The Warhorse. Naturally relic’d and bone stock

CE22 Ltd in McCarty Burst

Philly fans are a breed apart. Need I say more?

That look! Got him as a rescue 9+ years ago. There are not enough superlatives to describe this dog. I’m hoping he can manage to thrive at least through the holidays, so our son can spend some QT with him when he comes to visit. He adores him.

To all of you — particularly those outside of the US -- who keep asking why Americans aren’t resisting the madness that Trump and his MAGA minions have thrust upon our nation: here is a visual depiction of the demonstrations planned for 10/18/25 on “No Kings Day.” Each dot represents a march/rally.